Al Kharj Tours

Al Kharj is a city and governorate located 80km south of Riyadh. The Governorate’s population is 376,325 (2010 estimate). The Al Kharj region is largely defined by the wide valley known as Wadi Al Sahba (Wadi Al Kharj), where the floods of many other wadis, such as Wadi Hanifa, are deposited.

In addition, there were historically several fresh water springs (called asyah or uyun) that flowed towards the surface through apertures in the earth. As a result, the Al Kharj district was always one of the richest water resources in Arabia and has supported grain production since ancient times. However, in the last two decades, the springs of Al Kharj, like those of neighboring Al Aflaj, have completely dried up.

Description

Al Kharj is the largest single source of agricultural production in the Kingdom. More than 26% of the country’s vegetables are grown here and it is home to the largest cattle and poultry companies, and farms and dairy plants such as Al Safi, Danone, Al Marai, Aziziyah and Al Kharh. The Al Kharj oasis produces dates, root crops and fruits and in addition to the livestock farms, there are also horse breeding stables.